SDSU Research Foundation human resources policies and procedures are based on or required by various federal and state regulations. Failure to follow proper human resource practices not only negatively impacts SDSU Research Foundation employees but can also result in legal penalties, including the cancellation of government grants and contracts and personal liability to supervisors and the PI. Human resources staff provide the following services: position classification, employee recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, affirmative action, orientation and training, performance evaluation, organizational development and design, employee relations, discipline and discharge, and nonimmigrant VISA assistance.

SDSU Research Foundation’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) or designee within the human resources department in consultation with management has the legal authority to establish pay, appoint, reappoint, discipline, discharge or change any employee’s work status in any way. Any oral or written promises by any other person (including supervisors and the PI) are not binding upon SDSU Research Foundation. This policy protects supervisors, project director and the PI from personal liability.

1. Hiring and Employment Procedures
   1. Position Classification
   2. Recruitment and Selection
   3. Moving Allowance Policy
   4. Short-term Positions
   5. Onboarding
   6. Student Exemptions
   7. Additional Employment
   8. Effort Reporting
   9. Employment of Relatives
   10. Evaluating Independent Contractors vs. Employee Status
2. Compensation and Benefits
   1. Pay Periods
   2. Timekeeping (Submission of time sheet and supervisor approval)
   3. Salaried Employees (Exempt)
   4. Hourly and Student Employees (Non-Exempt)
   5. Meal and Rest Periods
   6. Overtime
   7. Employee Benefits
   8. Vacation
   9. Carryover of Accrued Vacation Benefits
   10. Holidays
   11. Sick Leave
   12. Leaves of Absence
   13. Jury Duty
   14. Bereavement Leave
3. Performance Reports
4. On the Job Injuries
5. Important Policies
6. Verification of Employment and Letters of Reference
7. Human Resources Records
8. Lay-Off Due to Funding Changes
9. Employee Separation Documentation
10. Discipline and Discharge
11. Mandated Trainings
    1. Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Prevention Program
    2. Gender Equity and Title IX
    3. Mandated Reporter
    4. Understanding Unconscious Bias
    5. Employees Role in Workplace Diversity
    6. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
    7. Developing Your Business Ethics
    8. Information Security Awareness
    9. Injury and Illness Prevention
    10. Emergencies and Disasters Impact: Workplace Violence
    11. Emergencies and Disasters Impact: Threats from Outside the Workplace
12. Open Door Policy
13. Attendance
    1. Notification when Absences are Unavoidable
    2. Tardiness
14. Safety
15. Workplace Security and Anti-Violence
    1. Early Warning Signs
    2. Threats of Violence
    3. Imminent Risk of Violence
16. Proprietary Information
17. Employee Dashboard

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